What is a Learning Management System (LMS)?

A learning management system (LMS) is software for delivering, tracking and managing training. LMSs range from systems for managing training records to software for distributing courses over the Internet and offering features for online collaboration. In many instances, corporate training departments purchase LMSs to automate record-keeping, as well as the registration of employees for classroom and online courses.

Most LMSs are web-based to facilitate access to learning content and administration. LMSs are also used by regulated industries for compliance training.